How far is Carnation, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Renton, WA is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carnation and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Renton.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Tolt Hill Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Northeast Tolt Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Northeast
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Continue on Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
1.5 mi · 2 min · Redmond Fall City Road Southeast
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Turn right onto 292nd Avenue Southeast
712 ft · 14 sec · 292nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Duthie Hill Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Southeast Duthie Hill Road
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Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1560 ft · 33 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
32 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2340 ft · 52 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
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Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
801 ft · 21 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle
2438 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnation and Renton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
6.35 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carnation to Renton?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Carnation and 17.5 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.70 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Carnation and Chance Light Rain near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Issaquah
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Issaquah.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Renton. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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